Good for sport

F1 team bosses have welcomed the fact that the rules being adopted will deliver the step forward in speed hoped for.

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier believes that the increase in challenge drivers will face should rekindle their love of the sport – which will be positive for everyone.

"Of course. I love it," Boullier told Motorsport.com about the 2017 car. "Maybe I am an engineer first, but I remember the first time I saw an F1 car I was impressed by the speed of the car itself, and the capacity of the braking, which we lost a little bit.

"To have the car faster is good. Drivers will love it – and if they love it they will have more positive comments in the media - which the fans will be happy to hear."